Watch Then Taste The 2011 Chicago Food Film Festival

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What’s better than popcorn, boxed candy and a giant cola for a date night at the movies? Going to a film festival where you can taste what you see. The second annual Chicago Food Film Festival features short food documentaries that pair well with what attendees are tasting. The festival is broken down into four different events hosted by and benefiting The Good Food Project.

 

Nov. 18—The Farm to Film to Table—There will be six films that cater toward a farm fresh harvest. Food and drink will be provided by Intelligentsia Coffee, Hoosier Mama Pie Company, The Butcher & Larder and more. It starts at 7 p.m. at Kendall College and there will also be a opening night after party, “A Pig Pickin’ + Whiskey Bar,” presented by Flight Chicago.

 

 

Nov. 19—Edible Adventure #004: The Doughnut Vault Brunch—This event is actually sold out as of press time, but for the many who grabbed their tickets before they sold out, they will view some sugary sweet films and taste  fresh doughnuts from The Doughnut Vault. They won’t even have to wait in line, either. There will be six films shown, including Danny Macaroons: No Such Thing as Boring Coconut Macaroons Anymore. The event starts at 12 p.m. at Intelligentsia Roasting Works.

 

 

 

Nov. 19—The Great Chicago Shuck ‘N Suck—Attendees will experience an authentic lowcountry oyster roast and food porn party. There will be seven films shown, including two Chicago premiers The Mud and The Blood and Pastry Paris. There will be oysters from South Carolina and savory sides by Chef Mark Steuer. The food porn experience will feature Octopus, Cocktails by Ultimate Elixirs, Bobtail Ice Cream and more. It starts at 7 p.m. at Kendall College.

 

 

 

Nov. 20—The 2011 Awards Ceremony Lunch—A film festival wouldn’t be complete without the awards. The final event of the festival will feature screenings of In De Keuken, select screenings of the winning films, in addition to a screening of Jason Lam’s How To Make a Turtle Burger. Attendees will have housemade Turtle Burgers, lemon tarts, beer from Lagunitas and more treats.

 

 

 

Tickets for the whole festival which allows access to all events cost $135, or there is an option to purchase tickets per event. To purchase tickets, click here and to see more information about the events, visit the Chicago Food Film Festival website.